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The Class of ‘25 lines up to take their final bow at the end of the first show.
Indian Cultural Awareness Club puts on 20th annual Bombay in the Bay show with stunning costumes and energetic music
February 22, 2025
At the very minimum, active advertising of harmful, addictive substances shouldn’t be constantly exposed to children going to school.
In a bad sign, ever more marijuana shops are popping up near schools
February 14, 2025
The high school Jazz Band performs their set on Jan. 17.
18 musicians accepted into state-wide conference
February 14, 2025
Sunder Pichai remains CEO of Google despite his countless blunders.
Workers lose their jobs when CEOs fail at their jobs
February 14, 2025
Kim performs “Romeo and Juliet” Fantasy Overture by Tchaikovsky with the NYO2 orchestra in Dallas on Aug. 6.
Practice takes senior musician to Carnegie Hall and beyond this summer
February 13, 2025
Junior Arjun Krish, Class of `23 alumnus Adam Xu and his mentor Dr. Liang Li stand in front of Krish’s lab station in the summer of 2024.
Junior researches for a cure for glaucoma
February 16, 2025
Free Luigi” merchandise has been growing rapidly on online shopping platforms.
Analysis: Luigi Mangione’s case of vigilante justice reflects American glorification of violence
February 15, 2025
Matt Walsh’s brand new documentary reveals the dark side of DEI movements.
‘Am I Racist?’ — mockumentary takes a deep dive into DEI and presents ideas worth considering
February 14, 2025
Senior Michelle Ho poses in her lab coat holding a small flask.
Senior explores genetic underpinnings of arthritis in her research
February 14, 2025
“Nature’s Chance Encounter” along with many others of senior Amy Pan’s paintings adorn the Saratoga Library Group Study Room.
Senior represents nature through texture, visuals, and ambiance through both physical and digital mediums
February 13, 2025
Members of the dance team hold a pose in their competition pom routine, performing at the girls’ basketball game on Jan. 17.
Dance team brings back traditional halftime basketball performances
February 22, 2025
Competitions like the World Cup are popular in both soccer and futsal respectively.
What makes futsal the kicker for soccer players?
February 15, 2025
The seniors pose for a picture after winning 3-1 against Cupertino.
Boys’ soccer qualifies to CCS after 3-1 victory over Cupertino on Senior Night
February 14, 2025
Students utilize the school’s weight room to keep fit during the season and off-season.
Student athletes adapt to avoid “falling off” during the offseason
February 13, 2025
Senior Saatvik Kommareddi spins past a defender at a game on Jan. 18.
Boys’ basketball team suffers first loss but clinches CCS qualification
February 11, 2025
In large classes, it’s difficult to share my opinions often.
Why class sizes should not exceed 30
February 14, 2025
With the release of more AI language models like Deepseek, we are hopeful to see a future of the industry with more diverse options for users.
Public attention on DeepSeek fuels discussion about AI development
February 14, 2025
The progressive movement reached its peak in 2020, during COVID-19.
The Progressive movement is on the outs
February 12, 2025
2024 electoral map
In a splintered U.S., consecutive two-term presidents may become rare
February 11, 2025
AI Safety is not a joke.
To prevent disastrous outcomes, inherently evil AI growth needs to halt
February 11, 2025
Junior Ishir Ayyagari flexes after an arm workout.
New year, new goals: Three juniors give advice about how to stick to your workout resolutions
February 15, 2025
It’s time to use those cold emailing skills (and your $29.99 monthly LinkedIn Premium subscription) to get LinkedUp.
Top 10: ways to get a valentine next year
February 14, 2025
I practice the guitar in my room during my free time.
This is a PSA to take up a new instrument (in my case, a guitar)
February 14, 2025
Hello.
A letter to my senior year self
February 13, 2025
Some wonderful new year's resolutions that you should try out!
Top 10: New Year’s Resolutions
February 13, 2025

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All content by Saniha Shankar

“Don’t You Forget about Me” prom planning coming to a close

Saniha Shankar
May 10, 2010

Saratoga’s Got Talent

Olivia Chock and Saniha Shankar
April 2, 2010

Debate team offers guidance to younger kids

Saniha Shankar and Abhi Venkataramana
February 24, 2010

Cart Creations spice up lunch menu

Lillian Chen and Saniha Shankar
February 22, 2010

Mock trial season comes to a close

Saniha Shankar
February 22, 2010

Proposed schedule that would end first semester before winter break seems to be popular

Saniha Shankar
February 6, 2010
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2006 SHS alumnus wins Rhodes Scholarship—the 4th grad to win in 10 years

Saniha Shankar and Christine Tseng
December 15, 2009
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As college application season ends, 72 seniors await early decisions from their dream schools

Saniha Shankar and Olivia Chock
December 4, 2009

More light needs to be shined in recommendation process

Staff editorial: Anoop Galivanche, Saniha Shankar, Uttara Sivaram, Abhi Venkataramana, and Jason Wu
November 4, 2009

Speech and debate: Novice tournament yields promising results

Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana
October 30, 2009

Mock trial team selected

Saniha Shankar and Abhi Venkataramana
October 30, 2009

Celebratory breakfast hosted for National Merit Scholars

Saniha Shankar
October 21, 2009

School’s API score climbs by 5 points

Saniha Shankar and Mac Hyde
October 16, 2009

Speech and debate starts coming together

Saniha Shankar and Abhishek Venkataramana
September 16, 2009

Seniors to take finals early

Saniha Shankar
May 12, 2009

Torrens’ class takes new approaches

Saniha Shankar
March 19, 2009

Saratoga becomes “Distinguished”

Saniha Shankar and Kavya Nagarajan
March 18, 2009

Speech and debate competes at State Qualifiers

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
March 10, 2009

Mock Trial season comes to a close

Pia Mishra and Saniha Shankar
March 10, 2009

Speech and debate competes at Stanford

Abhishek Venkataramana and Saniha Shankar
February 12, 2009

Mock Trial competes in Santa Clara competition

Abhishek Venkataramana and Saniha Shankar
February 12, 2009

Mock Trial competes at first scrimmage

Abhishek Venkataramana and Saniha Shankar
January 23, 2009

Freshmen thrive in speech and debate

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
January 22, 2009
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Seniors change Facebook names to avoid college check-ups

Saniha Shankar and Brian Tsai
January 22, 2009

Novices shine at Milpitas Tournament

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
December 12, 2008

Speech and debate: Novices shine at Milpitas tournament

Saniha Shankar and Emily Chen
December 5, 2008
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Page releases third CD

Saniha Shankar
November 21, 2008

GATE program undergoes changes

Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar
November 20, 2008

Mock elections draw parallel to real elections

Synthia Ling and Saniha Shankar
November 18, 2008

Speech and debate team kicks off season

Emily Chen and Saniha Shankar
October 21, 2008

Mock Trial team holds tryouts for 2008 season

Saniha Shankar
October 16, 2008

New Facebook layout confuses teens

Saniha Shankar and Tim Rollinson
October 15, 2008

Don’t mess with Texas: guns in school

Shannon Galvin and Saniha Shankar
October 13, 2008

Saratoga experiences 25-point API score increase

Saniha Shankar and Andy Tsao
September 22, 2008

English teacher steps up as Speech and Debate Head Coach

Abhishek Venkatarmana and Saniha Shankar
September 17, 2008

School now using video cameras in parking lots, football field.

Vijay Menon and Saniha Shankar
September 15, 2008

Exaggeration on college applications preventable

Saniha Shankar
May 29, 2008

STAR affects community and student future

Saniha Shankar
May 19, 2008

Bombay in the Bay celebrates Indian culture

Aditi Jayaraman and Saniha Shankar
April 4, 2008

Court of dreams: Basketball coach Mike Davey plans for full outdoor court

Aditi Jayaraman and Saniha Shankar
April 3, 2008
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